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Jack Derringer (Classic Reprint): A Tale of Deep Water: A Tale of Deep Water (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A fast‑moving sea adventure where a small, steadfast crew fights for survival on a rugged voyage into uncharted waters.
In Basil Lubbock’s nautical tale, a rugged crew commands the Ocmulgee as they race against troughing seas, dwindling provisions, and the perils of scurvy. Led by the resourceful Jack Derringer, the mariners contend with mutiny, dangerous weather, and the constant hum of life aboard a ship pressed to the edge. From tense watch nights to quick decisions at the wheel, the story follows their determined effort to reach safety while keeping the ship from straying off course.
With vivid sea language and a brisk, action‑driven pace, this edition places you aboard the deck amid storm, spray, and the everyday grit of life at sea. The crew’s camaraderie and the relentless call of the ocean drive the plot as they navigate both nature’s fury and human frailty.
- Experience the rhythm of life at sea, from watches and sails to the pressure of steering a stubborn vessel.
- Meet a diverse crew, each with their own loyalties, tells, and hard‑won wisdom.
- Feel the tension of life aboard a ship facing storms, dwindling supplies, and the threat of mutiny.
- Follow a mission that mixes danger, endurance, and the lure of distant shores.
Ideal for readers who love classic nautical fiction, vivid sea scenes, and stories of grit under pressure.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. On a notorious Yankee 'hellship', life for ordinary sailors is dominated by the savage rule of the two brutal mates, until a greenhorn cowboy and a enigmatic ex-sailor sign on to the crew. Driven by rage over the brutality and compelled by a need to survive, the two men plot rebellion. This book is a gritty and unflinching tale of life on the high seas during a time of transition, where the old order of brutality is challenged by the rise of a new, more humane era in sailing. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330127551_0
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Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 356 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Seller Inventory # 25774418/2